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Libraries pivot to survive pandemic

Candid

Libraries store the energy that fuels the Imagination. During COVID-19, libraries across the country have had to re-imagine themselves so they can continue fueling imaginations and serving communities. Libraries have helped fill the void by providing hot spot access and in some cases laptops computers to students.

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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

DipJar

Knowing our technology is working to support so many meaningful missions is really satisfying. Public libraries are some of our favorites. If you haven’t been to your library lately, check it out! We recently spoke with Joyce Fehl of the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine. At DipJar, we love our customers.

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Tips for Libraries Providing Health Information Training

Tech Soup

Thinking about providing health information training for your community? Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. Workplace Wellness?

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Resources to Sharpen Your Technology Training Skills

Tech Soup

Technology trainers: you're superheroes, but not super human! When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. But it's nearly impossible to know everything about every type of technology.

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You Asked for It! TechSoup Launches Online Training for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

You told us that you wanted more how-tos and online training options from TechSoup. Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective tech training in TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 will. Why Online Training?

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Fortunately, technology like digital advocacy tools make this easy to do for staff and supporters alike.

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Upcoming Webinar on July 30: Adult Library Programs Gone Mobile

Tech Soup

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. Eastern) for Adult Library Programs Gone Mobile , where you can learn how libraries can help meet the need and demand for mobile-device assistance through creative programming.

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